Erica Newton Fessia

Ms. Fessia has over 20 years of Human Resources experience working in mid-size to large companies, and currently holds the position of Director, Inclusion and Diversity at Qualcomm, Incorporated. Ms. Fessia has held various leadership positions throughout Qualcomm including HR Director as the lead HR business partner on the executive staff of a $450 million division with over 1,100 employees.

Prior to rejoining Qualcomm in 2014, Ms. Fessia operated a consulting practice specializing in serving small to mid-size companies that have little to no internal HR support. Fessia Consulting was focused on helping companies navigate through compliance issues in order to focus on establishing best practices to attract and retain their employees.

In 2007, she also launched a non-profit organization, South Bay Children’s Museum, to pursue her passion for creating memorable learning experiences in the areas of math, science and art for children in her community. The Museum continues its mission through support of other non-profit organizations across San Diego County.

Ms. Fessia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC, San Diego. She is a graduate of LEAD San Diego and served two years on the Alumni Association Council for that organization. She is also a graduate of the City of Chula Vista Leadership Academy and served one year on the City of Chula Vista Cultural Arts Commission.

Please note: We are unable to pick up food donations from residential addresses.

Container Delivery/Donation Pick Up Address

If you've requested to have supplies dropped off or to have donations picked up, please provide a complete street address including zip codes, suite numbers, floor number, etc. (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)

Will the Food Bank pick up and/or drop off at the same address as listed above?*

Please note: We are unable to deliver to or pick up from residential addresses.

Is there any additional information our team needs to know to coordinate food drive logistics?

Please use this area to list special instructions for our drivers including gate codes, security guards, etc.

Would you like your site to be listed as a public donation drop-off site on our website for the duration of your food drive?*

Yes

No

This means that your food drive would be listed on our website, and members of the public can drop off food donations at your location. Due to safety guidelines, please select “no” if your food drive will be held at a private residence or a school campus.

Food Drive Drop-Off Hours for Website Listing

Please list your organization's hours of operation for accepting food drive donations from members of the public.

Are you interested in hosting a Virtual Food Drive?

Yes

No

Do you have a logo you would like to include on your customized Virtual Food Drive page?

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg.

We recommend uploading a high-res PNG or JPG version of your logo or photo.

Food Drive Registration Submission Agreement*

I understand that this form is a request to register a food drive with the San Diego Food Bank or North County Food Bank chapter. All final confirmations (including container delivery and website listing) will be verified by Food Bank staff via email within three business days.

Sign up for a Partnership Request

Please provide the name of your company or organization.*

Please provide your company/organization's address.*

Please enter your company/organization's website address.*

Please provide the primary phone number for your company/organization.*

Please enter the primary contact's name for this proposed partnership.*

What is the primary contact's email address?*

Please provide a brief description of your partnership proposal.*

Which food bank will this partnership directly benefit?*

What is the start date for this partnership?*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

What is the end date for this partnership?*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Where will the partnership/promotion/event(s) take place?*

For example, cities in San Diego County, specific organization locations such as retail stores, restaurants, etc.

Who is the target audience for the partnership?*

Please describe any specific products or services that will be used in the promotion.*

PLEASE NOTE: If a product is involved in the partnership, you MUST provide samples of the product(s) before production and distribution.

Please describe the specific goals that the company/organization has in terms of products/services sales.*

Estimated retail cost of products/ services involved in the promotion:*

Please provide the specific percentage from sales OR amount per item OR percentage of overall proceeds that will be donated to the selected Food Bank.*

What is the estimated amount to be donated to the designated Food Bank as part of this partnership?*

Will the proceeds of the partnership be a general donation or restricted to a specific Food Bank program?*

A general donation

Restricted to a specific Food Bank program

Why are you considering the Food Bank as the beneficiary of this opportunity?*

Does your business or organization have any expectations of the Food Bank in the partnership?*

What is the time frame in which you would like the Food Bank to make a decision about the potential strategic alliance?*

Will your company/ organization use the media (TV, radio, print) to promote the partnership?*

Yes

No

CalFresh Eligibility Request

Please enter your first and last name:*

FirstLast

Street Address*

Apartment Number

City*

Zip Code*

Please enter your phone number:*

Please include area code and extension number, if it applies.

Email Address*

Do you prefer to be contacted by phone or email:*

Phone

Email

Phone or Email

If you prefer to be contacted over the phone, please be sure your voicemail is set up, so we can leave a message in the event you miss our call.

Preferred language:*

English

Spanish

Please indicate which language you prefer when someone from our team contacts you.

Best days to reach you:*

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Check all that apply.

Household size:*

Number of people in household you purchase or prepare food with.

Are any household members disabled or over the age of 60?*

Yes

No

Monthly Income:*

If applicable. Please include income from employment, unemployment benefits, child support, social security, disability, etc.

Are you currently receiving benefits through the Social Security Administration:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

None

Referring Agency

Comments

Register for the 10th Annual MLK Food Drive Challenge

Which high school do you belong to?*

How many students are enrolled at your high school?*

We are requesting this information as some of the awards that are presented to schools by Laurels for Leaders at the end of the campaign are based on the number of pounds collected per capita.

What is your school’s address?*

If you are an individual, please type your home address.

What is the name of the faculty advisor who will be overseeing your food drive?*

What is the faculty advisor’s email address?*

What is the best phone number to reach the faculty advisor?*

What is the name of the student who will be helping to oversee the food drive?*

What is the student’s email address?*

What is the best phone number to reach the student contact?

When would you like your food drive to start?*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Please keep in mind that in order to qualify for the ASB challenge, high schools must host their food drive for two weeks anytime between Oct. 1, 2019 and Jan. 31, 2020.

When would you like your food drive to end?*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Will you be using your own containers (crates, cardboard boxes, etc.) to collect food drive donations?*